Crypto Market Moves: Regulation, Innovation, & Institutional Shifts — August 10, 2025
U.S. Policy Opens the Door for Crypto in Retirement Plans
President Trump’s recent executive order paves the way for 401(k) inclusion of cryptocurrencies, private equity, and other alternative investments. Proponents argue it expands saver choice, while critics warn of higher costs, less liquidity, and added risk. Industry watchers say much depends on how the Department of Labor and SEC implement the rule.
Alongside this, the White House’s crypto advisor, Bo Hines, has resigned. Hines played a key role in shaping digital asset policy, including the GENIUS Act introducing a stablecoin framework. His departure leaves a crucial regulatory voice unexpectedly vacant.
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Tornado Cash Developer Found Guilty; XRP ETF Remains Elusive
Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, was convicted of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business—though money laundering and sanctions charges ended in a partial mistrial. He now faces up to five years in prison as tensions rise over crypto regulation.
Meanwhile, despite growing interest and speculation, BlackRock has yet to launch a U.S. spot XRP ETF, likely due to regulatory ambiguity and cautious client demand.
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Market Activity: Ethereum, Bitcoin, and El Salvador’s Crypto Moves
Ethereum continues its strong run—breaking past $4,200, with analysts eyeing potential rallies toward $5,600–$6,800, fueled by ETF inflows and institutional demand.
Bitcoin, too, is catching attention. El Salvador’s passage of a new investment banking law may ignite renewed institutional demand, potentially pushing BTC higher on the chart.
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Cryptosphere Snapshot: Debanking, Meme Coin Frenzy, and Crypto Ownership
Despite regulatory optimism, crypto firms continue to suffer from account closures by major banks under lingering “chokepoint” practices—even as the administration publicly decries debanking.#ETH4500Next? #Write2Earn #CryptoNews #TrendingTopic #Binance $XRP
